Job Description
SENIOR SECURITY ASSISTANT, OPERATIONS – (KET 7) REF: KET/5/1C/40/176-B
(9/2023) ONE (1 POST) ON PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE
Reporting to the Senior Security Officer, Operations
Job Purpose
This job is responsible for Conducting Security Risk Assessments, Security Inspections
and Surveillance in order to mitigate against threats directed to the Company and
ensure smooth running of Security Operations.
Key Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks
i) Ensure there is proper access control at KETRACO premises and substations;
ii) Carry out security risks/threats/inspections at KETRACO premises, installations
and substations and report to the Security Officer/Security Manager;
iii) Ensure security procedures and work instructions in KETRACO premises and
substations are properly carried out by contracted Security;
iv) Ensure all incidents are recorded in the occurrence book and reported to the
Security Officer/Security Manager;
v) Ensure contracted security personnel are deployed in time and monitor their
performance;
vi) Investigate and report security incidences in liaison with other relevant security
Agencies within 15 days;
Qualifications & Skills required
i) A Diploma in Security Management or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution;
ii) Must have Served in the National Police Service or Defense forces for atleast
five (5) and attained the rank of Corporal or above;
iii) Must be in possession of Basic Investigations Certificate from CID training
school or any other relevant Institution;
iv) Must have attended a Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) week
from a recognised institution;
Working Conditions
i) Office setting
ii) Field visits
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS
Applicants MUST provide the following documents on application:-
i). A Signed application letter;
ii). A detailed Curriculum Vitae indicating current and previous employers, positions
held, level of education, current and expected salary, notice period required to
take up appointment and names of at least three professional referees;
iii). Copies of academic and professional certificates; and
iv). Copy of National Identification Card or Passport.
Important Information to note:
i). Candidates should provide all the details requested for in the advertisement. It
is an offence to include incorrect information in the application;
ii). Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted;
iii). Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification;
iv). Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National
Identity Card, academic and professional certificates during interviews; and
v). It is a criminal offence to present fake certificates/documents.
Only Successful candidates will be expected to present the following Chapter Six
Clearance Certificates : -
a) Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal
Investigations;
b) Valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
c) Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
d) Current Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC);
and
e) Current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).